Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Or et Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,113 AmberSmoky

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan3/5

Or et Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Or et Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Or et Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Or et NoirCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerDiwanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOr et NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

rose100%

floral48%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Taif Rose, Amber and Geranium. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Category winnerOr et NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before Taif rose and roasted coffee settle into thick amber and castoreum. Built for freezing winter nights, it leaves a dense trail of leather and resins that clings to coats…

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Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diwan or Or et Noir?

Diwan takes 3 of 5 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Or et Noir?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Or et Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Or et Noir?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Or et Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Or et Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Taif Rose, Amber and Geranium.

Is Diwan or Or et Noir better for summer or winter?

Or et Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Or et Noir?

Diwan has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Smoke and Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Amber, Coffee and Earthy Notes, a base of Indian Oud, Woody Notes, Leather and Olibanum. Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes.